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1944. a. suurpõgenemise 80. aastapäeva puhul kutsume stuudiosse neid, kes on pidanud ette võtma pika ja raske põgenemisteekonna. Hille Viires on Kanada eestlaste seas laiemalt tuntud kunstnikuna. Kuid oma kodulinnas Montréalis on ta agaralt kaasa löönud paljudes muudeski ettevõtmistes. Sellest, milline on olnud tema põgenemis- ja elutee, kuidas ta jõudis Kanadasse ning miks ta pere otsustas Montréali jääda, kuulete värskes EstoCasti saates.

Selle nädala EstoCasti saates saame teada:

🎨 kuidas perekond Viires Rootsi põgenes ja mida sellest teab väikelapsena merereisi kaasa teinud Hille

🎨 kuidas Hille leidis eluaegseid sõpru teiste eestlaste seast Rootsis

🎨 mida võttis Hille pere kodumaalt põgenedes kaasa 

🎨 …ja palju muud! 

Saates mainiti: 

-Rootsi põgenike laagrid: http://kultuur.elu.ee/ke550_Rootsi.htm

- Baltic Artists’ Association Montréa: http://www.balticartistsmtl.ca/links.htm

-  Montréali kaart: https://gisgeography.com/montreal-map-canada/

Socials:

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In this bonus episode, we're bringing you the highlight stories from Eesti Elu / Estonian Life newspaper this week. Get an overview of what's happening in the Estonian world, from the art that's attracting attention in major auction houses to new activities with Estonian scouts and guides in Canada.

(Image: "Rooma" [Rome] by painter Konrad Mägi)

Socials:

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Between Peeter Põldre’s family leaving Estonia at the end of WWII and settling in Canada, they spent several years in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This city became a new home for quite a few Estonians in fact.

And for Peeter, who was born in Argentina, memories from his early years there and a connection to the country have remained with him as he has moved forward in life and his career.

In this episode, hear about:

🩸 how Peeter became a hematologist

📄 how he legally changed his name twice

📸 how being a photographer has brought him to the best vantage points for major cultural and sporting events

🇪🇪🇦🇷🇨🇦 and much more!

Things mentioned in this episode include:

-St Jakobs Kyrka in Stockholm, Sweden: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/sweden/stockholm/norrmalm/attractions/st-jakobs-kyrka/a/poi-sig/1570234/1342036 

-a bit about Argentine asado, in Patagonia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gY_8ian_wE 

-Argentine nationality law: https://immi.legal/argentine-citizenship/ 

-Characteristics of Argentine (Rioplatense) Spanish: https://blog.rosettastone.com/argentinian-spanish/

-An explanation of hematology: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/hematology 

-University of Toronto’s medical academies: https://md.utoronto.ca/academies 

-One of Peeter’s COVID-19-themed lectures for VEMU Estonian Museum Canada: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt-1evSeSnM 

-“What Makes Journalism Art?” by Lucia Qureshi: https://www.thecourieronline.co.uk/what-makes-journalism-art/ 

-Peeter’s photos of the 2019 Estonian Song Festival: https://eestielu.ca/et/fotoblogi-laulupidu-2019/ 

-The Great LIFE Photographers , a more contemporary book of LIFE’s photographers: https://www.amazon.ca/Great-LIFE-Photographers-Editors/dp/0316097934 

-photographer Richard Lautens: https://www.thestar.com/users/profile/richard%20lautens/

-photographer Steve Russell: https://www.thestar.com/users/profile/steve-russell/

Socials:

➡️ @estonianmusicweek
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➡️ https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

➡️ @eestielu.ca
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➡️ @vemu.emc
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Welcome back to EstoCast, we hope you enjoyed the summer! As this is the year of multiculturalism in Estonia, we’re continuing on with that theme but there’s also another important occasion that we’re marking in our episodes here this fall - the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape of 1944. We’ll be having guests in the studio that both have first-hand experience of the Great Escape and with younger generations to understand what the impact of the Great Escape has been on them. 

In the second episode of our fresh fall season, we’re speaking with a young, active member of diaspora Estonian communities, Maiki Müürsepp. Up for discussion are topics such as what Maiki’s persepective of the Great Escape of 1944 is and the importance of global Estonian communities, specifically in North America.

In this latest episode, you’ll hear about the following:
🇪🇪 how different perspectives factor into an active, multicultural society
🇪🇪 why keeping the story of the Great Escape of 1944 relevant and at the forefront is important
🇪🇪 how the Great Escape has affected Maiki both directly and indirectly as a third-generation descendant of refugees
🇪🇪 and much more!

People, places, and content mentioned in this episode include:
- Estonian Student’s Association at the University of Toronto: https://sop.utoronto.ca/group/estonian-students-association-esta/

- Kungla Folk Dance Group: https://www.facebook.com/TERRKungla/

- Estonian Institute of Historical Memory: https://mnemosyne.ee/

- Toronto Estonian Supplementary Schools: https://eestikool.ca/

- European Affairs at the University of Toronto: https://munkschool.utoronto.ca/cees/european-affairs-undergraduate-program

- Connecticut Estonian School: https://globalestonian.com/en/connecticuti-eesti-kool

Socials:

➡️ @estonianmusicweek
         https://www.facebook.com/EstonianMusicWeek
 
➡️ https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

➡️ @eestielu.ca
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➡️ @vemu.emc
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For Ahto Külvet, rare vinyl records became part of his day-to-day quite naturally. It all started with a love of listening to music. Then, just as his vinyl collection became too big for his family’s apartment, an opportunity came around to open a small record store.

Nowadays he runs Psühhoteek record store in Tartu, hosts radio shows and conferences, and DJs regularly at events and festivals. Along the way, he continues to find incredible records and musical stories.

As we kick off the fall EstoCast season, hear about:

⚫the Estonian-Canadian artists that have made it into regular rotation in his DJ sets

⚫the factors improving and detracting from the vinyl record world

⚫the time Arvo Pärt made surf rock

⚫and much more!

Things mentioned in this episode include:

-Psühhoteek record store: https://www.instagram.com/psuhhoteek/ 

- Rafik Babajev Jazz Quartet’s “Improvisations on the Mugham”: https://soundcloud.com/psuhhoteek/rafik-babajev-jazz-quartet-tallinn-1967-live-mugham-improvisations

-Estonian musician Misha Panfilov: https://mpsc.bandcamp.com/ 

-Anima Pop: https://kohilarecords.bandcamp.com/album/anima-pop 

-Psühhodisko Conference: https://www.psuhhoteek.ee/psuhhodisko-conference 

-Genialistide Klubi: https://genklubi.ee 

-Marju Kuut's first album: https://www.discogs.com/master/1792767-Marju-Kuut-Aastaajad-Valimik-Estraadilaule 

-An explanation of lathe cut vinyl vs. pressed vinyl: https://www.tangibleformats.com/about.html#:~:text=A%20lathe%20cut%20record%20is,and%20pressing%20processes%20are%20skipped.

-Tartu’s vinyl record factory: https://vinylplant.ee/ 

-Harry Liiv – Tantsutaktis Harry Liiviga: https://www.discogs.com/release/7079757-Harry-Liiv-Tantsutaktis-Harry-Liiviga

-“Põrguhärjad” performed by Jüri Lipp: https://soundcloud.com/psuhhoteek/porguharjad-juri-lipp 

-Reet Hendrikson's album Reet: https://www.discogs.com/release/3918925-Reet-Hendrikson-Reet 

-Lõunamaa linn by Andres Raudsepp: https://soundcloud.com/psuhhoteek/andres-raudsepp-lounamaa-linn 

Socials:

➡️ @estonianmusicweek
         https://www.facebook.com/EstonianMusicWeek
 
➡️ https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

➡️ @eestielu.ca
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➡️ @vemu.emc
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Sebastian Buccioni, who moved from Canada to Estonia a year ago, has noted a sincerity in social interactions among several other cultural observations. Moving to Estonia connects to a long-term goal of his, and in this episode of EstoCast, Buccioni is sharing what it’s been like to relocate, including:

🌍what similarities to Estonian culture he noticed in his own Jewish, German, and Italian heritage
🌍how he’s developed a habit of putting fresh dill on many different foods
🌍going to outdoor gyms and cross-country skiing trails
🌍and much more!

People, places, and content mentioned in this episode include:

-more about Estonian Music Week in case you’re hearing about it for the first time: https://www.estonianmusicweek.ca/about-2 

-the Kalamaja district of Tallinn: https://visittallinn.ee/eng/visitor/see-do/neighbourhoods/kalamaja 

-the village of Palgrave, Ontario: https://www.visitcaledon.ca/explore/palgrave 

-outdoor gyms in Toronto, Canada: https://streetsoftoronto.com/these-50-toronto-parks-offer-gym-and-fitness-equipment-for-an-outdoor-workout/ 

-Krulli kvartal cultural center: https://www.krulli.co/

-Ossington Avenue in Toronto: https://www.destinationtoronto.com/neighbourhoods/westside/ossington/

-“On the Origin and Importance of Kaffeeklatsch”: https://germanfoods.org/german-food-facts/kaffee-und-kuchen-klatsch/ 

-articles in German: https://germanwithlaura.com/german-articles/ 

-more about grammatical genders in Latvian: https://mylanguages.org/latvian_articles.php 

-a recipe for vastlakuklid: https://eestielu.ca/et/lenten-buns-with-salted-brown-sugar-whipped-cream/ 

-the best cross-country skiing trails in Estonia: https://www.wikiloc.com/trails/cross-country-skiing/estonia

Socials:

➡️ @estonianmusicweek
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➡️ https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

➡️ @eestielu.ca
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➡️ @vemu.emc
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EstoCasti studios käis külas Kanadas elav soomlanna Johanna Helin, kes kirjutab Toronto Ülikoolis doktoritööd rahvusvahelisest haridusest ja globaalsest poliitikast, aga on ka  tegus ettevõtja ning aktiivne Toronto eestlaskonna liige. Tänases Eesti lipu päeva saates vestleme Johannaga sellest, kuidas erinevad kultuurid temas igapäevaselt kohtuvad. 

Uhiuues EstoCast’i saates uurime järgnevaid multikultuursusega seotud teemasid: 

🌍 kuidas kujuneb kultuuriline identiteet 

🌍 millist rolli mängivad erinevad kultuurid töö- ja eraelus

🌍 soome ja rootsi kultuuride vahelised suhted

🌍 millised on Soome ja Eesti sarnasused ja erinevused 

🌍 ja palju muud!

Saates mainiti:

- Tove Janssoni Muumi raamatute seeria:  https://www.kriso.ee/cgi-bin/shop/searchbooks.html?author=Tove+Jansson&database=estonian2

- Johanna ettevõte Mamaa Trade: https://www.mamaa.ca/

- MTÜ Mondo:  https://mondo.org.ee/en/

- Soomlaste 1. mai püha “Vapunpäivä": https://finst.ee/ajaveeb/midagi-hoopis-muud-kui-volbriloke-soome-volber-ehk-vappu/
- Marimekko:  https://www2.marimekko.com/us_en

Socials:

➡️ @estonianmusicweek
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➡️ https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

➡️ @eestielu.ca
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➡️ @vemu.emc
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Jarek Kasar is an innovator in Estonian music, not only having created his own approach to hip hop in the Estonian language but also combining this with singing over the years.

Prior to his recent concerts in Toronto, he shared how it all began and the many historic moments that he has participated in through his music.

In this episode of EstoCast, hear about:

🎵 living part-time in New York City, the birthplace of hip hop

🎵 the significance of performing his song “Minu inimesed” at the Youth Song Festival

🎵 the time he made a painting with a grass trimmer

🎵 and much more!

People, places, and content mentioned in this episode include:

-Chalice’s 2003 album Ühendatud inimesed: https://www.discogs.com/release/220193-Chalice-%C3%9Chendatud-Inimesed 

-Agrofon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j579LJwAu78 

-Beep Shop Boys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjZ27kW0qDg 

-Must Q: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPIAp2l6kgw 

-Jarek Kasar’s song “Kellad”: https://open.spotify.com/album/30tmqNM0e6m4h3UxBBCi2q 

-his album Liiga palju viiuleid: https://open.spotify.com/album/29kY3mg2AY68A3ycEgMl7t 

-Serge Gainsbourg’s song “La Javanaise”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51pK2k_Sa4o 

-Chalice/Jarek Kasar’s song “Minu inimesed” performed at the 2007 Noorte Laulupidu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJGa7z9Z6bU 

-The New York Estonian House: https://www.estonianhouseny.org/eng/home 

-Ehatare Retirement and Nursing Home: https://www.ehatare.com 

-Seeing song through the ears of a synesthete: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LUbxfnpez4 

-Tõnis Mägi & Jarek Kasar's song “SIUH” performed in 2013: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9LngKIPfbQ 

-“Üks linn Eestis”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDsoVvWifO4

-Jarek Kasar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarekkasar/?hl=en 

-on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/ChaliceJarek-Kasar-100063484242360/ 

-and Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3v4UP1mAdltgfCbirWEKeR 

Socials:

➡️ @estonianmusicweek
         https://www.facebook.com/EstonianMusicWeek
 
➡️ https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

➡️ @eestielu.ca
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➡️ @vemu.emc
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Having a culturally diverse background has a truly positive and often eye-opening effect on your life, the world, and to the people that surround you daily. Young Estonian-Canadian Nicole Pede is visiting our studio, where we get into a discussion that touches upon many topics, among them how multiculturalism broadens horizons and opens up many new doors and how familial support helps strengthen ties to your cultural background and languages. 

Tune into this fresh episode of EstoCast to explore topics relating to multiculturalism and being Estonian, such as: 

🇪🇪 how multiculturalism has had a positive effect on Nicole’s upbringing and life

🇪🇪 the benefits and challenges of a culturally diverse society

🇪🇪  how French and Estonian languages and cultures intertwine and mingle within Nicole and in her daily expressions of identity and culture

🇪🇪 and much more! 

People, place and content mentioned in this episode: 

• Toronto Estonian Supplementary Schools: https://eestikool.ca
• Jõekääru Summer Camp: https://joekaaru.com/en
• Song and Dance Celebration/Festival: https://2025.laulupidu.ee/en/

Socials:

➡️ @estonianmusicweek
         https://www.facebook.com/EstonianMusicWeek
 
➡️ https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

➡️ @eestielu.ca
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➡️ @vemu.emc
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Singing, songwriting, and performing are things that have always felt natural to ALIKA. Music has always been there in her life. Audiences could tell this right away when she recently performed in Canada. But the path to singing for millions of viewers and listeners still has its challenges, as much as it’s exhilarating.

In this episode of EstoCast, hear about:

🎙️her “Bridges” songwriting and recording session in the Netherlands prior to 2023’s Eurovision Song Contest

🎙️how multiple languages offer meaning for her as a musician

🎙️some of the most memorable experiences she’s had with fans

🎙️and much more!

Music, places, and content mentioned in this episode include:

-ALIKA’s performance of her song “Bridges” during the Eurovision Song Contest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsbC-OYMA3s 

-Her debut album: https://open.spotify.com/album/2qGwXvw1kIv5zPpwqXVLjR 

-photos of her performance at Tartu College, Toronto: https://eestielu.ca/gallery-alika-live-at-tartu-college/ 

-an overview of how the Eurovision Song Contest works: https://eurovision.tv/about/how-it-works 

-"Honest Vocal Coach" reacts to Alika's 2023 Eurovision performance of "Bridges": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma1E8tNQfuc 

-Duncan Laurence - "Arcade": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eztx7Wr8PtE 

-Gjon's Tears - "Tout l’Univers": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpM6o6UiBIw 

-Loreen - "Euphoria": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfo-8z86x80 

-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands: https://www.netherlands-tourism.com/s-hertogenbosch/ 

-Wouter Hardy, the producer of "Bridges": https://www.instagram.com/wouterhardy.producer/?hl=en 

-Narva, Estonia, Alika's hometown: https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/discover-narva-and-ida-viru-county 

-ALIKA performing at a benefit concert for Ukraine in 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxP8cjnDEpg&t=1s 

-ALIKA performing for a Christmas special on Estonian television: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bur-PColdO0 

-ALIKA’s guitarist, Markus Nurmsaar: https://www.instagram.com/nurmstaar/ 

Socials:

➡️ @estonianmusicweek
         https://www.facebook.com/EstonianMusicWeek
 
➡️ https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

➡️ @eestielu.ca
        https://www.facebook.com/eestielu.ca/events

➡️ @vemu.emc
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